Book III — Conditions of Employment
Article 139
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
Children under 15 may not be employed, except by their own parents in non-hazardous work that doesn't interfere with school. Ages 15–17 may work limited hours. No one under 18 may work in hazardous or deleterious occupations.
Key point
Children under 15 cannot be employed. Under 18 cannot work in hazardous conditions. Period.
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